1890 Indian head cent - number in denticles?

Willymac

Sorry for the dark photos! I was trying to show some shadows to see what’s there - is that a date in the bottom denticles of the coin between the 8 and the 9?

tincup

There are some Indian cents with dates in the denticles... not sure if this is one of the recognized ones. Looks like something 'could' be there.

Greenstang

Can’t really say from a pixilated photo.
Please do not use screen shots, it obliterates the detail that is required.

MarkInDavis

Your images are tough to decipher. There is a Snow-6 variety. Check here: https://indianvarieties.com/cents/indian-head-cents/1890-indian-head-penny/1890-mpd-001/

Copperindian

The S-4, 6, 15 & 20 all have digits in the denticles, but none with a location like yours. Is there also a due break to the right of the shield? Interesting piece; if you could take more pics it might help.

Copperindian

Sorry - meant die break, not due break.

jesbroken

You may want to send this coin to Rick Snow, as it could possibly be a new attribution. I did an overlay with your coin and a Snow 6 attribution and notice the denticles are not aligned exactly and even with these poor photos it still appears there may be an additional number to the left of the base of the 9(arrow denotes this) in the denticles. Might be wrong, but try to get some better photos(no color) and post them. Good luck.
Jim

Willymac

I will get better pics tomorrow!!! Thanks!!!

jmlanzaf

@rnkmyer1 said:
Sorry - meant die break, not due break.

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Willymac

Back actually looks like some sort of die clash around the ribbons at the bottom and in the left….

Willymac

mr1931S

If a variety, minor it is.

jesbroken

But still, perhaps a new variety.
Jim